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July 16, 2020

Saleen Wastes No Time, Reveals Plan to Tune Newly-Launched Ford Bronco


Just a day after its global reveal, the Ford Bronco is showing off its aftermarket potential. The first to put his hat into the ring? Long-time Ford tuner Saleen Automotive.

ASEAN NCAP to Begin Assessing Effectiveness of AEB Tech


The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) launched its new assessment protocol for 2021-2025 last year. The third assessment protocol (2021-2025) comprises four pillars of assessment: Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), Child Occupant Protection (COP), Safety Assist (SA), and Motorcyclist Safety (MS).

PGA Cars Implements Strengthened Sanitation Protocols at Dealerships


Since resuming physical operations following the easing of quarantine restrictions, PGA Cars, Inc., official importer and distributor of Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley in the Philippines, has been practicing even more stringent sanitation protocols as it places in highest priority the health and safety of its clients, guests and workforce.

July 15, 2020

Manila to Baguio in Just 3.5 Hours? It's Now Possible


San Miguel Corporation officially opened the final section of the 89.21-kilometer Tarlac Pangasinan La Union Expressway (TPLEX) that covers Pozzorubio, Pangasinan to Rosario, La Union.

Nissan Unveils Refreshed Logo


Even bigger news than the launch of its all-electric Ariya SUV is this: Nissan’s new corporate logo. Previously leaked by a patent filing connected to the next-generation Z car, the Japanese carmaker has instead decided to move up its debut to the Ariya.

Nissan Basically Comes Up with a Lexus with the All-New 2021 Ariya SUV (w/ Video)


After showing it off as a thinly-disguised concept at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan has finally unveiled the production version of its first all-electric, zero emissions SUV: the 2021 Ariya. And sadly, it looks like a bore.

Suzuki PH Topples Hyundai in June Passenger Car Sales


The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) maintained its trek toward a better normal in June 2020, posting 3,697 units in sales, or a 198 percent increase from the 1,239 units sold in the previous month.

Lexus PH Offering Zero Percent Interest Up to 48 Months This July


Normally shying away from heavy discounting, Lexus Philippines is now being offered with special deals in order to spur up sales, and partly to battle their German counterparts who have been on a discounting galore since March. For the month of July, Lexus models come with special financing packages at 30 to 50 percent downpayment, with zero percent interest for up to 48 months.

Kia PH Recalling Selected Carnival MPVs, Sorento SUVs for Short Circuit Risk


Kia Philippines is announcing a recall of selected Carnival and Sorento models to fix a possible short circuit problem on the anti-lock braking system module.

Subaru Celebrates Tanabata Festival with Up to P 200k Off Selected Models


The stars align as Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country is offering three ownership options as they celebrate the annual Tanabata Festival this month.

Rolls-Royce Cars Will Have the Cleanest In-Car Environment Ever


With almost every automaker now introducing their own version of a high-efficiency air filter or cabin air quality management system, Rolls-Royce knows they have to go a step further; after all, they are the pinnacle of luxury.

This "Heat Pack" Allows Your Car's Clear Coat to Heal


Bird poo. It’s one of the things that car dealers and owners fear most. If left on car bodywork it can cause all sorts of harm including etching marks, lacquer damage, and faded spots.

July 14, 2020

Is Toyota PH Launching the Refreshed Vios This Month?


Update 3: It has been launched. Get all the details here (7/25).

Update 2: Toyota Motor Philippines confirms it. (7/21).

Update 1: It has been spied (7/16).

Toyota Motor Philippines sure isn’t wasting any time. A month after their first digital unveil with the 2020 Wigo, the country’s number one automaker is at it again and this time, they’re revealing something on Saturday, July 25.

Toyota Motor PH Launches P2P Bus Booking App


Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) announces that it will be providing a free booking service application, SWATRide, for point-to-point (P2P) buses plying the UP Town Center / Glorietta 3 route from July 20, 2020 to October 20, 2020. With the gradual resumption of public transportation in Metro Manila, TMP expands its efforts to improve the commuting experience of Filipinos, especially as they transition and fully integrate into the “new normal” (check the step-by-step guide below).

Mazda Announces Winners of Gran Turismo RX-Vision Livery Contest


Last May, Mazda celebrated its 100th anniversary on racing video game Gran Turismo Sport by offering its RX-Vision GT3 Concept as a downloadable car. Along with a special race event, the Japanese carmaker together with Polyphony Digital launched a livery design contest. Two months later they’ve announced the winners.

The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is Ready to Take the Subaru XV's Lunch Money


Ford completes its family of Bronco SUVs with its smallest offering—the Bronco Sport. Not to be mistaken for the full-fledged Bronco, the Bronco Sport is a completely separate model built to carve a niche in the small SUV segment currently popularized by the likes of Subaru XV.

Ford Battles Jeep Wrangler with 2021 Bronco SUV


Ford unveils the 2021 Bronco, including a classic two-door and first-ever four-door, the flagship of an all-new family of rugged off-road vehicles.

The Only Guide You Need to Pick the Right SUV Tire


A lot of factor comes in when choosing the right tires for your car. Believe it or not, your lifestyle is one of them. Can’t pick which tire you should get? Here’s the only guide you need based on your driving habits.

All Isuzu PH Dealerships Will Look Like This by the End of 2021


Not even a global pandemic could stop the relentless march of modernization with the country’s leading truck maker.

Suzuki Auto PH Now Offers Test Drives from Home


Suzuki Philippines (SPH), rolls out the Shall We Home Test Drive to be able to continue to give their customers a chance to experience their vehicles without having to go out of their own homes to pick-up their chosen unit. Now test drives are as easy as going online and can be booked through this link.

Honda Taps Apple, Tesla Supplier CATL for EV Alliance


Honda has signed an agreement with Tesla battery supplier CATL to form a strategic alliance on next-generation batteries that will be used on its electric vehicles.

Jeep Stuffs V8 into Wrangler, Tries to Grab Headlines


For FCA, the sure way to grab headlines is to stuff a V8 engine into anything. They’ve done that with the Charger, Challenger, Durango, and now, the Jeep Wrangler. Currently a concept, Jeep says the new Rubicon 392 Concept may pave the way to a production model coming soon.

July 13, 2020

Refreshed 2021 Honda CR-V Inches Closer to PH Launch


The 2021 Honda CR-V is slowly inching its way to the Philippines. After being shown in the U.S. as well as in Japan, Honda’s refreshed compact SUV has also been shown in Thailand. With the Philippines sourcing units from the Kingdom, it’s highly likely that this is representative of what’s arriving in a couple of months.

Kia Shows Off the 2021 Carnival's Interior and It's Epic


After showing off the exterior design of its all-new 2021 Carnival, Kia has now shown what the interior looks like, and it looks even more impressive.

Review: 2020 Chery Tiggo 2 AT


For any product to succeed, not just of the automotive variety, they must fulfill some basic requirements. Called “hygiene factors,” they’re the simplest set of values that consumers expect even before they’ll consider a purchase. Let’s consider a can of corned beef—the most basic requirements would be that: it’s affordable, well-packed, and edible. So, while the “can affords” would rather have Delimondo coating their tongues, a can of, say, Argentina should suit the hygiene factors for canned meat. Where are we going with this, you ask?

Isuzu PH Holds First Face-to-Face Press Con to Turnover Medical PPEs


In their first-ever face-to-face press con since the pandemic, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned over its initial donation of medical personal protection equipment (PPEs) raised through its “Isuzu Kasama Mo” campaign.

The 2021 Jeep Gladiator Now Delivers Monster Torque Thanks to a New Engine


Announced during its global unveil two years ago, Jeep finally says its monster diesel engine is now officially available on its Gladiator pickup truck. This boosts its fuel efficiency to deliver the model’s highest driving range ever.

The Guys Who're Making the F-150 Raptor-Inspired Rangers Can Do This to a Ford Everest


The guys who can transform a Ranger into an F-150 Raptor have done it again. This time, they’re giving the world something that Ford won’t even do: an Everest inspired by the F-150 Raptor.